The Star of India
On a small boardwalk in San Diego, where locals run and tourists from nearby hotels stroll, sits a small but… Read more
Mixed Vegetable Curry Puffs
My blogger friends Barbara Cooks and The Seaside Baker coordinated a challenge with Melissa’s Produce. Everyone who wanted to participate… Read more
Guava Mint Cocktail with Rye Whiskey
We ate a lot of guavas while growing up in Mumbai. We called them peru, their Marathi name, because that’s… Read more
Jeera (Cumin) Rice
When I was about 11, I developed an obsession with Jeera Rice. I refused to eat anything unless this rice… Read more
Coconut Chai Hot Chocolate
A few days ago I was talking to my mom and she mentioned that the past few days had felt… Read more
How to make Gujarati Masala Chai with Lemongrass
In India, guests are known as “emissaries of god,” they drop by any time they want without warning. When they… Read more
Bombay Halwa (Karachi Halwa)
It’s national pistachio day! How exciting is that? Pistachios are wind pollinated as opposed to bee pollinated. Did you know… Read more
Indian Style Boiled Peanuts
Our dear friends M and V are expecting a little baby boy soon. We drove up to Redlands for their… Read more
Whole Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower with Cilantro Onion Chutney
Cauliflower is by far the most cooked vegetable in our house. I roast it, steam it, fry it, mash it,… Read more
A Guide to Indian Dal, Lentils, Beans, and Pulses
So many different Indian foods are made with lentils. From kichidee (simple rice and lentils) to soups, flat breads and… Read more
Amaranth Brittle (Rajgira ni Chikki)
It’s almost time for Uttrayan (the kite festival). Last year I wrote all about my childhood memories of kite fighting… Read more
Movie Review: Kai Po Che! (on Netflix Instant)
The Bollywood system is quite powerful and moneyed, often relying on old formulas for the movies it produces for a… Read more